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Overview

Join a Global Leader in Automotive Crash Testing

Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is recognized worldwide for its leadership in vehicle safety testing. With a mission to advance the science of crash testing, we’re seeking a skilledAutomotive Vehicle Technicianto support and improve our state-of-the-art test systems—spanning electrical, mechanical, and software components critical to data accuracy and quality assurance.

In our fast-paced, precision-driven lab environment, you’ll work alongside a talented team and contribute to projects for top automotive manufacturers across the globe.

This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strongBe Calspan Valuesand a commitment to innovation.

If you're passionate about technology, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

This position is responsible for preparing and executing individual component and full scale vehicle crash tests.

+ Perform Vehicle and test facility Setup. Instrument test vehicles and install high-speed cameras in accordance with customer requirements, standard test procedures and work instructions. Complete mechanical modifications and installations to test articles and equipment.

+ Document results through procedures, checklists. Create reports using MS Office Software.

+ Install Safety restraints on test vehicle

+ Operate, repair and diagnose HV Battery Systems on Electric Vehicles

+ Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, data collection problems with test equipment and measurement devices.

+ Maintain, repair and upgrade test systems to maximize operational availability, and the fidelity and accuracy of all test data. Perform equipment calibration, and repairs.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

+ Automotive Technology Degree

+ ASE Certification A6 Highly Preferred

+ Autoshop experience a plus

+ 3+ years in related discipline or;

+ A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

+ Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems

+ Electrical and electronic principles

+ Perform operations and execute test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition

+ Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications

+ Testing and inspection principles and procedures

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Salary Range (min)

USD $20.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $30.00/Yr.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo

Job ID 2025-2497

Category Engineering